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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.42, 669.48 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.42, 669.48 and 368.78 is: 508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.42 : 669.48 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.42/669.48 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.42x = 669.48 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.42x = 246,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,890.83/485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.61

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