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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.29, 668.91 and 337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.29, 668.91 and 337.67 is: 465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.29 : 668.91 = 337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.29/668.91 = 337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.29x = 668.91 × 337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.29x = 225,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,869.37/485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.43

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