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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 669.78 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 669.78 and 398.16 is: 549.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 669.78 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/669.78 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 669.78 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 266,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,679.60/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.13

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