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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.60, 670.12 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.60, 670.12 and 275.76 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.60 : 670.12 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.60/670.12 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.60x = 670.12 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.60x = 184,792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,792.29/485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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