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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.92, 670.94 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.92, 670.94 and 299.67 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.92 : 670.94 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.92/670.94 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.92x = 670.94 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.92x = 201,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,060.59/485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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