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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.88, 670.06 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.88, 670.06 and 375.18 is: 517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.88 : 670.06 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.88/670.06 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.88x = 670.06 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.88x = 251,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,393.11/485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.40

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