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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 670.14 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 670.14 and 328.20 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 670.14 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/670.14 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 670.14 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 219,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,939.95/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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