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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.72, 670.36 and 289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.72, 670.36 and 289.34 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.72 : 670.36 = 289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.72/670.36 = 289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.72x = 670.36 × 289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.72x = 193,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,961.96/485.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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