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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 669.67 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 669.67 and 310.50 is: 428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 669.67 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/669.67 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 669.67 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 207,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,931.76/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.32

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