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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 669.01 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 669.01 and 343.02 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 669.01 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/669.01 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 669.01 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 229,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,483.81/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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