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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.21, 669.99 and 450.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.21, 669.99 and 450.03 is: 621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.21 : 669.99 = 450.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.21/669.99 = 450.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.21x = 669.99 × 450.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.21x = 301,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,517.27/485.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.42

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