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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.49, 670.08 and 319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.49, 670.08 and 319.72 is: 441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.49 : 670.08 = 319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.49/670.08 = 319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.49x = 670.08 × 319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.49x = 214,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,234.63/485.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.28

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