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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 670.04 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 670.04 and 311.08 is: 429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 670.04 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/670.04 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 670.04 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 208,436.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,436.04/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.20

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