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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.89, 670.36 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.89, 670.36 and 276.04 is: 380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.89 : 670.36 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.89/670.36 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.89x = 670.36 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.89x = 185,046.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,046.17/485.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.84

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