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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.44, 670.32 and 310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.44, 670.32 and 310.72 is: 429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.44 : 670.32 = 310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.44/670.32 = 310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.44x = 670.32 × 310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.44x = 208,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,281.83/485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.06

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