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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.69, 670.04 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.69, 670.04 and 328.50 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.69 : 670.04 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.69/670.04 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.69x = 670.04 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.69x = 220,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,108.96/485.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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