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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 670.08 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 670.08 and 289.02 is: 398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 670.08 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/670.08 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 670.08 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 193,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,666.52/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.93

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