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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.85, 670.62 and 330.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.85, 670.62 and 330.69 is: 456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.85 : 670.62 = 330.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.85/670.62 = 330.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.85x = 670.62 × 330.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.85x = 221,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,762.32/485.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.45

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