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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 670.46 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 670.46 and 311.07 is: 429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 670.46 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/670.46 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 670.46 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 208,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,558.44/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.37

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