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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 727.68 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 727.68 and 445.04 is: 667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 727.68 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/727.68 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 727.68 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 323,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,846.71/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.67

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