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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.19, 669.83 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.19, 669.83 and 336.03 is: 463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.19 : 669.83 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.19/669.83 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.19x = 669.83 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.19x = 225,080.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,080.04/485.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.90

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