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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.11, 670.06 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.11, 670.06 and 352.12 is: 486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.11 : 670.06 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.11/670.06 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.11x = 670.06 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.11x = 235,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,939.77/485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.36

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