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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.60, 670.16 and 275.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.60, 670.16 and 275.69 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.60 : 670.16 = 275.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.60/670.16 = 275.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.60x = 670.16 × 275.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.60x = 184,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,758.78/485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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