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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.17, 668.51 and 329.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.17, 668.51 and 329.65 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.17 : 668.51 = 329.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.17/668.51 = 329.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.17x = 668.51 × 329.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.17x = 220,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,374.32/485.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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