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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 850 and 485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 850 and 485.20 is: 670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 850 = 485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/850 = 485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 850 × 485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 412,420
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,420/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.38

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