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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.53, 669.94 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.53, 669.94 and 289.04 is: 398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.53 : 669.94 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.53/669.94 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.53x = 669.94 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.53x = 193,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,635.39/485.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.81

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