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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.42, 669.94 and 298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.42, 669.94 and 298.87 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.42 : 669.94 = 298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.42/669.94 = 298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.42x = 669.94 × 298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.42x = 200,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,222.55/485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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