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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.10, 669.19 and 345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.10, 669.19 and 345.24 is: 476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.10 : 669.19 = 345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.10/669.19 = 345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.10x = 669.19 × 345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.10x = 231,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,031.16/485.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.25

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