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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.38, 670.04 and 337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.38, 670.04 and 337.96 is: 466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.38 : 670.04 = 337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.38/670.04 = 337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.38x = 670.04 × 337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.38x = 226,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,446.72/485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.53

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