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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.75, 670.98 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.75, 670.98 and 403.28 is: 557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.75 : 670.98 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.75/670.98 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.75x = 670.98 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.75x = 270,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,593.49/485.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.07

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