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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.85, 670.19 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.85, 670.19 and 336.24 is: 463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.85 : 670.19 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.85/670.19 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.85x = 670.19 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.85x = 225,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,344.90/485.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.82

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