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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.88, 670.62 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.88, 670.62 and 320.11 is: 441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.88 : 670.62 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.88/670.62 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.88x = 670.62 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.88x = 214,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,672.17/485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.82

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