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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.87, 670.41 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.87, 670.41 and 275.96 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.87 : 670.41 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.87/670.41 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.87x = 670.41 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.87x = 185,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,008.02/485.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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