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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.69, 670.52 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.69, 670.52 and 336.53 is: 464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.69 : 670.52 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.69/670.52 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.69x = 670.52 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.69x = 225,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,646.74/485.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.59

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