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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 670.33 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 670.33 and 286.53 is: 395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 670.33 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/670.33 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 670.33 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 192,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,069.65/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.42

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