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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.47, 669.37 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.47, 669.37 and 319.32 is: 440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.47 : 669.37 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.47/669.37 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.47x = 669.37 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.47x = 213,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,743.23/485.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.28

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