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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 670.27 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 670.27 and 299.12 is: 412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 670.27 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/670.27 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 670.27 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 200,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,490.23/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.82

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