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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.47, 670 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.47, 670 and 275.66 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.47 : 670 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.47/670 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.47x = 670 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.47x = 184,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,692.20/485.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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