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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 668.82 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 668.82 and 310.32 is: 427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 668.82 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/668.82 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 668.82 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 207,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,548.22/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.90

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