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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 668 and 436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 668 and 436 is: 600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 668 = 436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/668 = 436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 668 × 436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 291,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,248/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.24

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