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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.23, 670.11 and 319.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.23, 670.11 and 319.57 is: 441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.23 : 670.11 = 319.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.23/670.11 = 319.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.23x = 670.11 × 319.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.23x = 214,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,147.05/485.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.33

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