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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.87, 670.14 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.87, 670.14 and 420.26 is: 579.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.87 : 670.14 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.87/670.14 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.87x = 670.14 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.87x = 281,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,629.69/485.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.65

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