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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 670.19 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 670.19 and 289.12 is: 399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 670.19 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/670.19 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 670.19 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 193,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,766.06/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.00

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