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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.82, 670.46 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.82, 670.46 and 289.53 is: 399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.82 : 670.46 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.82/670.46 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.82x = 670.46 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.82x = 194,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,113.48/485.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.56

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