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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.28, 670.32 and 420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.28, 670.32 and 420.96 is: 581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.28 : 670.32 = 420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.28/670.32 = 420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.28x = 670.32 × 420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.28x = 282,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,177.91/485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.47

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