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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.48, 669.96 and 286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.48, 669.96 and 286.34 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.48 : 669.96 = 286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.48/669.96 = 286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.48x = 669.96 × 286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.48x = 191,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,836.35/485.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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