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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.40, 670.09 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.40, 670.09 and 380.30 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.40 : 670.09 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.40/670.09 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.40x = 670.09 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.40x = 254,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,835.23/485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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