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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.98, 670.74 and 380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.98, 670.74 and 380.94 is: 525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.98 : 670.74 = 380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.98/670.74 = 380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.98x = 670.74 × 380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.98x = 255,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,511.70/485.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.77

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