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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.86, 668.84 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.86, 668.84 and 361.12 is: 497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.86 : 668.84 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.86/668.84 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.86x = 668.84 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.86x = 241,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,531.50/485.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.12

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