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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 670.04 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 670.04 and 278.48 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 670.04 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/670.04 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 670.04 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 186,592.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,592.74/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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