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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.51, 670.02 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.51, 670.02 and 289.13 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.51 : 670.02 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.51/670.02 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.51x = 670.02 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.51x = 193,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,722.88/485.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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