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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.76, 670.38 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.76, 670.38 and 275.94 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.76 : 670.38 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.76/670.38 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.76x = 670.38 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.76x = 184,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,984.66/485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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