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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 669.96 and 289.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 669.96 and 289.01 is: 398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 669.96 = 289.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/669.96 = 289.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 669.96 × 289.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 193,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,625.14/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.80

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