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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.96, 670.48 and 439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.96, 670.48 and 439.18 is: 605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.96 : 670.48 = 439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.96/670.48 = 439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.96x = 670.48 × 439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.96x = 294,458.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,458.63/485.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.94

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