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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.76, 670.53 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.76, 670.53 and 299.28 is: 413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.76 : 670.53 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.76/670.53 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.76x = 670.53 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.76x = 200,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,676.22/485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.12

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