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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.51, 670.28 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.51, 670.28 and 299.07 is: 412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.51 : 670.28 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.51/670.28 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.51x = 670.28 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.51x = 200,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,459.14/485.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.89

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