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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.43, 669.09 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.43, 669.09 and 374.73 is: 516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.43 : 669.09 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.43/669.09 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.43x = 669.09 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.43x = 250,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,726.99/485.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.51

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