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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.49, 669.99 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.49, 669.99 and 275.66 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.49 : 669.99 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.49/669.99 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.49x = 669.99 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.49x = 184,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,689.97/485.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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