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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.87, 670.01 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.87, 670.01 and 387.45 is: 534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.87 : 670.01 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.87/670.01 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.87x = 670.01 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.87x = 259,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,593.44/485.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.29

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