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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.92, 670.57 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.92, 670.57 and 276.14 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.92 : 670.57 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.92/670.57 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.92x = 670.57 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.92x = 185,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,172.19/485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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