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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.60, 669.65 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.60, 669.65 and 380.52 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.60 : 669.65 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.60/669.65 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.60x = 669.65 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.60x = 254,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,813.32/485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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