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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.94, 670.55 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.94, 670.55 and 276.16 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.94 : 670.55 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.94/670.55 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.94x = 670.55 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.94x = 185,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,179.09/485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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