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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.74, 670.66 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.74, 670.66 and 375.04 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.74 : 670.66 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.74/670.66 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.74x = 670.66 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.74x = 251,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,524.33/485.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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