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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.99, 669.89 and 328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.99, 669.89 and 328.58 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.99 : 669.89 = 328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.99/669.89 = 328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.99x = 669.89 × 328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.99x = 220,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,107.46/485.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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