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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 670.08 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 670.08 and 299.04 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 670.08 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/670.08 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 670.08 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 200,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,380.72/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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