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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.63, 670.15 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.63, 670.15 and 275.84 is: 380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.63 : 670.15 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.63/670.15 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.63x = 670.15 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.63x = 184,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,854.18/485.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.65

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