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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.34, 670.05 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.34, 670.05 and 361.68 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.34 : 670.05 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.34/670.05 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.34x = 670.05 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.34x = 242,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,343.68/485.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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