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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.66, 669.98 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.66, 669.98 and 289.16 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.66 : 669.98 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.66/669.98 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.66x = 669.98 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.66x = 193,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,731.42/485.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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