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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.42, 669.88 and 288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.42, 669.88 and 288.93 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.42 : 669.88 = 288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.42/669.88 = 288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.42x = 669.88 × 288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.42x = 193,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,544.36/485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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