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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.75, 670.37 and 319.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.75, 670.37 and 319.85 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.75 : 670.37 = 319.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.75/670.37 = 319.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.75x = 670.37 × 319.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.75x = 214,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,415.97/485.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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