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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.68, 670.36 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.68, 670.36 and 308.64 is: 426.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.68 : 670.36 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.68/670.36 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.68x = 670.36 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.68x = 206,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,899.91/485.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.00

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