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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.55, 669.85 and 288.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.55, 669.85 and 288.95 is: 398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.55 : 669.85 = 288.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.55/669.85 = 288.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.55x = 669.85 × 288.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.55x = 193,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,552.85/485.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.63

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