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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.43, 670.41 and 393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.43, 670.41 and 393.18 is: 543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.43 : 670.41 = 393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.43/670.41 = 393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.43x = 670.41 × 393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.43x = 263,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,591.80/485.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.01

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