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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.25, 670.68 and 375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.25, 670.68 and 375.55 is: 517.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.25 : 670.68 = 375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.25/670.68 = 375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.25x = 670.68 × 375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.25x = 251,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,872.20/486.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.99

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