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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.12, 668.94 and 380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.12, 668.94 and 380.02 is: 524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.12 : 668.94 = 380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.12/668.94 = 380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.12x = 668.94 × 380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.12x = 254,210.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,210.58/485.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.02

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