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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.63, 670.26 and 278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.63, 670.26 and 278.63 is: 384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.63 : 670.26 = 278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.63/670.26 = 278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.63x = 670.26 × 278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.63x = 186,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,754.54/485.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.56

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