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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.50, 669.69 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.50, 669.69 and 288.88 is: 398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.50 : 669.69 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.50/669.69 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.50x = 669.69 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.50x = 193,460.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,460.05/485.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.48

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