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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.01, 668.79 and 360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.01, 668.79 and 360.46 is: 497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.01 : 668.79 = 360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.01/668.79 = 360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.01x = 668.79 × 360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.01x = 241,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,072.04/485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.05

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