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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.47, 669.63 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.47, 669.63 and 354.25 is: 488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.47 : 669.63 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.47/669.63 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.47x = 669.63 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.47x = 237,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,216.43/485.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.63

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