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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.49, 669.92 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.49, 669.92 and 283.62 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.49 : 669.92 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.49/669.92 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.49x = 669.92 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.49x = 190,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,001.29/485.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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