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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.36, 670 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.36, 670 and 446.48 is: 616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.36 : 670 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.36/670 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.36x = 670 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.36x = 299,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,141.60/485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.33

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