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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.19, 670.02 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.19, 670.02 and 414.84 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.19 : 670.02 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.19/670.02 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.19x = 670.02 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.19x = 277,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,951.10/485.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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