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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 670.29 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 670.29 and 375.12 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 670.29 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/670.29 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 670.29 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 251,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,439.18/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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