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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.61, 670.61 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.61, 670.61 and 415.26 is: 573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.61 : 670.61 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.61/670.61 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.61x = 670.61 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.61x = 278,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,472.08/485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.45

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