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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.60, 669.98 and 289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.60, 669.98 and 289.10 is: 398.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.60 : 669.98 = 289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.60/669.98 = 289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.60x = 669.98 × 289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.60x = 193,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,691.22/485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.87

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