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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.35, 670.26 and 415.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.35, 670.26 and 415.01 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.35 : 670.26 = 415.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.35/670.26 = 415.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.35x = 670.26 × 415.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.35x = 278,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,162.29/485.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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