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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.24, 669.54 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.24, 669.54 and 328.04 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.24 : 669.54 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.24/669.54 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.24x = 669.54 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.24x = 219,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,635.90/485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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