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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.11, 722.66 and 455.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.11, 722.66 and 455.23 is: 678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.11 : 722.66 = 455.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.11/722.66 = 455.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.11x = 722.66 × 455.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.11x = 328,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,976.51/485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.15

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