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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.72, 670.32 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.72, 670.32 and 275.90 is: 380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.72 : 670.32 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.72/670.32 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.72x = 670.32 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.72x = 184,941.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,941.29/485.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.76

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