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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 670.24 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 670.24 and 299.08 is: 412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 670.24 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/670.24 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 670.24 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 200,455.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,455.38/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.77

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