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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.61, 669.84 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.61, 669.84 and 375.06 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.61 : 669.84 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.61/669.84 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.61x = 669.84 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.61x = 251,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,230.19/485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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