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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.49, 669.20 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.49, 669.20 and 328.07 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.49 : 669.20 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.49/669.20 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.49x = 669.20 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.49x = 219,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,544.48/485.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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