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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.84, 670.01 and 361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.84, 670.01 and 361.81 is: 498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.84 : 670.01 = 361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.84/670.01 = 361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.84x = 670.01 × 361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.84x = 242,412.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,412.97/485.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.96

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