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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.96, 670.73 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.96, 670.73 and 320.19 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.96 : 670.73 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.96/670.73 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.96x = 670.73 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.96x = 214,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,761.04/485.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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