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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.92, 670.56 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.92, 670.56 and 299.44 is: 413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.92 : 670.56 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.92/670.56 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.92x = 670.56 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.92x = 200,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,792.49/485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.22

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