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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.83, 670.41 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.83, 670.41 and 276.01 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.83 : 670.41 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.83/670.41 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.83x = 670.41 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.83x = 185,040.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,040.07/485.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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