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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.13, 669.36 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.13, 669.36 and 328.05 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.13 : 669.36 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.13/669.36 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.13x = 669.36 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.13x = 219,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,583.55/485.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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