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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 670.24 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 670.24 and 275.85 is: 380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 670.24 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/670.24 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 670.24 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 184,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,884.32/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.68

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