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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.54, 670.02 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.54, 670.02 and 275.70 is: 380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.54 : 670.02 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.54/670.02 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.54x = 670.02 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.54x = 184,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,727.03/485.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.46

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