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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.54, 670.11 and 298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.54, 670.11 and 298.97 is: 412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.54 : 670.11 = 298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.54/670.11 = 298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.54x = 670.11 × 298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.54x = 200,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,342.79/485.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.62

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