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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.92, 670.26 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.92, 670.26 and 311.32 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.92 : 670.26 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.92/670.26 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.92x = 670.26 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.92x = 208,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,665.34/485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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