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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.55, 670.22 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.55, 670.22 and 328.08 is: 452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.55 : 670.22 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.55/670.22 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.55x = 670.22 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.55x = 219,885.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,885.78/485.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.86

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