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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.56, 669.81 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.56, 669.81 and 327.98 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.56 : 669.81 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.56/669.81 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.56x = 669.81 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.56x = 219,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,684.28/485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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