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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.36, 669.48 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.36, 669.48 and 337.76 is: 465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.36 : 669.48 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.36/669.48 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.36x = 669.48 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.36x = 226,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,123.56/485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.89

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