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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.75, 670.64 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.75, 670.64 and 375.02 is: 517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.75 : 670.64 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.75/670.64 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.75x = 670.64 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.75x = 251,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,498.18/485.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.76

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