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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.87, 670.44 and 289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.87, 670.44 and 289.34 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.87 : 670.44 = 289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.87/670.44 = 289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.87x = 670.44 × 289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.87x = 193,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,985.36/485.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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