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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.05, 670.05 and 386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.05, 670.05 and 386.68 is: 534.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.05 : 670.05 = 386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.05/670.05 = 386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.05x = 670.05 × 386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.05x = 259,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,091.58/485.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.16

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