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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.24, 670.01 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.24, 670.01 and 391.68 is: 540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.24 : 670.01 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.24/670.01 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.24x = 670.01 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.24x = 262,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,427.56/485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.83

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