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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.11, 670.40 and 431.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.11, 670.40 and 431.11 is: 595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.11 : 670.40 = 431.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.11/670.40 = 431.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.11x = 670.40 × 431.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.11x = 289,013.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,013.93/485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.77

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