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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.51, 669.96 and 288.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.51, 669.96 and 288.99 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.51 : 669.96 = 288.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.51/669.96 = 288.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.51x = 669.96 × 288.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.51x = 193,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,611.74/485.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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