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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.92, 669.58 and 336.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.92, 669.58 and 336.58 is: 463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.92 : 669.58 = 336.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.92/669.58 = 336.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.92x = 669.58 × 336.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.92x = 225,367.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,367.24/485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.79

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