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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 670.32 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 670.32 and 319.86 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 670.32 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/670.32 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 670.32 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 214,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,408.56/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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