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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.44, 669.80 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.44, 669.80 and 328.10 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.44 : 669.80 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.44/669.80 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.44x = 669.80 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.44x = 219,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,758.85/485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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