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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.59, 669.94 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.59, 669.94 and 289.08 is: 398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.59 : 669.94 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.59/669.94 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.59x = 669.94 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.59x = 193,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,666.26/485.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.83

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