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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.47, 669.77 and 308.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.47, 669.77 and 308.39 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.47 : 669.77 = 308.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.47/669.77 = 308.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.47x = 669.77 × 308.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.47x = 206,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,550.37/485.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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