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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.84, 670.72 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.84, 670.72 and 320.32 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.84 : 670.72 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.84/670.72 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.84x = 670.72 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.84x = 214,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,845.03/485.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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