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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.12, 669.34 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.12, 669.34 and 354.20 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.12 : 669.34 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.12/669.34 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.12x = 669.34 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.12x = 237,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,080.23/485.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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