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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.58, 669.74 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.58, 669.74 and 336.12 is: 463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.58 : 669.74 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.58/669.74 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.58x = 669.74 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.58x = 225,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,113.01/485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.60

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