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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.93, 670.59 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.93, 670.59 and 276.08 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.93 : 670.59 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.93/670.59 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.93x = 670.59 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.93x = 185,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,133.13/485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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