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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.10, 727.65 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.10, 727.65 and 323.52 is: 485.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.10 : 727.65 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.10/727.65 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.10x = 727.65 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.10x = 235,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,409.33/485.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.28

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