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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.29, 669.63 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.29, 669.63 and 354.07 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.29 : 669.63 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.29/669.63 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.29x = 669.63 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.29x = 237,095.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,095.89/485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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