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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.43, 669.84 and 288.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.43, 669.84 and 288.91 is: 398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.43 : 669.84 = 288.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.43/669.84 = 288.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.43x = 669.84 × 288.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.43x = 193,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,520.13/485.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.66

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