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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.29, 669.90 and 345.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.29, 669.90 and 345.43 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.29 : 669.90 = 345.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.29/669.90 = 345.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.29x = 669.90 × 345.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.29x = 231,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,403.56/485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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