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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 670.04 and 319.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 670.04 and 319.69 is: 441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 670.04 = 319.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/670.04 = 319.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 670.04 × 319.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 214,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,200.14/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.23

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