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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.56, 670.14 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.56, 670.14 and 289.12 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.56 : 670.14 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.56/670.14 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.56x = 670.14 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.56x = 193,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,750.88/485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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