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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.69, 669.11 and 338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.69, 669.11 and 338.06 is: 465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.69 : 669.11 = 338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.69/669.11 = 338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.69x = 669.11 × 338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.69x = 226,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,194.29/485.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.72

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