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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.58, 669.45 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.58, 669.45 and 330.06 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.58 : 669.45 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.58/669.45 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.58x = 669.45 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.58x = 220,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,958.67/485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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