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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 669.96 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 669.96 and 289.17 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 669.96 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/669.96 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 669.96 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 193,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,732.33/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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