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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.33, 669.78 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.33, 669.78 and 354.11 is: 488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.33 : 669.78 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.33/669.78 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.33x = 669.78 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.33x = 237,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,175.80/485.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.69

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