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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.40, 657.45 and 485.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.40, 657.45 and 485.40 is: 657.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.40 : 657.45 = 485.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.40/657.45 = 485.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.40x = 657.45 × 485.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.40x = 319,126.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,126.23/485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.45

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