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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.14, 668.91 and 354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.14, 668.91 and 354.10 is: 488.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.14 : 668.91 = 354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.14/668.91 = 354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.14x = 668.91 × 354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.14x = 236,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,861.03/485.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.23

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