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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.85, 670.82 and 454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.85, 670.82 and 454.87 is: 628.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.85 : 670.82 = 454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.85/670.82 = 454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.85x = 670.82 × 454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.85x = 305,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,134.46/485.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.04

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