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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.81, 670.43 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.81, 670.43 and 326.51 is: 450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.81 : 670.43 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.81/670.43 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.81x = 670.43 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.81x = 218,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,899.56/485.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.59

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