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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.75, 670.22 and 275.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.75, 670.22 and 275.89 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.75 : 670.22 = 275.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.75/670.22 = 275.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.75x = 670.22 × 275.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.75x = 184,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,906.01/485.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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