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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.79, 670.32 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.79, 670.32 and 354.57 is: 489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.79 : 670.32 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.79/670.32 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.79x = 670.32 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.79x = 237,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,675.36/485.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.26

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