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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.60, 669.96 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.60, 669.96 and 275.75 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.60 : 669.96 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.60/669.96 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.60x = 669.96 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.60x = 184,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,738.12/485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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