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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.19, 669.87 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.19, 669.87 and 338.18 is: 466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.19 : 669.87 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.19/669.87 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.19x = 669.87 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.19x = 226,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,533.29/485.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.90

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