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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.61, 668.49 and 360.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.61, 668.49 and 360.87 is: 496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.61 : 668.49 = 360.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.61/668.49 = 360.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.61x = 668.49 × 360.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.61x = 241,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,237.99/485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.77

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