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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.92, 670.38 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.92, 670.38 and 289.40 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.92 : 670.38 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.92/670.38 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.92x = 670.38 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.92x = 194,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,007.97/485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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