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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.39, 669.15 and 325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.39, 669.15 and 325.79 is: 449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.39 : 669.15 = 325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.39/669.15 = 325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.39x = 669.15 × 325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.39x = 218,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,002.38/485.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.13

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