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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 669.47 and 353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 669.47 and 353.54 is: 487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 669.47 = 353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/669.47 = 353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 669.47 × 353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 236,684.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,684.42/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.55

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