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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 669.75 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 669.75 and 330.06 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 669.75 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/669.75 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 669.75 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 221,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,057.69/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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