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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.14, 669.81 and 353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.14, 669.81 and 353.92 is: 488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.14 : 669.81 = 353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.14/669.81 = 353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.14x = 669.81 × 353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.14x = 237,059.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,059.16/485.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.64

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