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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.50, 670.24 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.50, 670.24 and 328.96 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.50 : 670.24 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.50/670.24 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.50x = 670.24 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.50x = 220,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,483.40/485.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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