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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 669.81 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 669.81 and 328.26 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 669.81 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/669.81 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 669.81 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 219,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,871.83/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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