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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.68, 670.18 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.68, 670.18 and 286.46 is: 395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.68 : 670.18 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.68/670.18 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.68x = 670.18 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.68x = 191,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,979.76/485.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.28

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