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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.75, 669.92 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.75, 669.92 and 328.34 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.75 : 669.92 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.75/669.92 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.75x = 669.92 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.75x = 219,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,956.54/485.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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