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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.56, 669.94 and 308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.56, 669.94 and 308.62 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.56 : 669.94 = 308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.56/669.94 = 308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.56x = 669.94 × 308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.56x = 206,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,756.88/485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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