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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.42, 669.66 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.42, 669.66 and 319.64 is: 440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.42 : 669.66 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.42/669.66 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.42x = 669.66 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.42x = 214,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,050.12/485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.96

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