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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 670.08 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 670.08 and 275.84 is: 380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 670.08 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/670.08 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 670.08 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 184,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,834.87/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.58

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