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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.39, 669.47 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.39, 669.47 and 450.16 is: 620.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.39 : 669.47 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.39/669.47 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.39x = 669.47 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.39x = 301,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,364.69/485.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.87

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