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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 669.72 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 669.72 and 374.94 is: 517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 669.72 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/669.72 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 669.72 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 251,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,104.82/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.06

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