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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.97, 670.07 and 319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.97, 670.07 and 319.82 is: 440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.97 : 670.07 = 319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.97/670.07 = 319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.97x = 670.07 × 319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.97x = 214,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,296.84/485.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.97

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