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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 670.08 and 392.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 670.08 and 392.93 is: 542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 670.08 = 392.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/670.08 = 392.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 670.08 × 392.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 263,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,294.53/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.67

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