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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.26, 669.84 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.26, 669.84 and 335.98 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.26 : 669.84 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.26/669.84 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.26x = 669.84 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.26x = 225,052.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,052.84/485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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