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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.24, 670.23 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.24, 670.23 and 352.24 is: 486.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.24 : 670.23 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.24/670.23 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.24x = 670.23 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.24x = 236,083.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,083.01/485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.53

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