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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.08, 723.05 and 446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.08, 723.05 and 446.20 is: 665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.08 : 723.05 = 446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.08/723.05 = 446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.08x = 723.05 × 446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.08x = 322,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,624.91/485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.10

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