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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.20, 670.44 and 361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.20, 670.44 and 361.36 is: 499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.20 : 670.44 = 361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.20/670.44 = 361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.20x = 670.44 × 361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.20x = 242,270.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,270.20/485.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.32

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