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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 670.20 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 670.20 and 275.82 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 670.20 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/670.20 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 670.20 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 184,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,852.05/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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