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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.12, 727.40 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.12, 727.40 and 331.28 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.12 : 727.40 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.12/727.40 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.12x = 727.40 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.12x = 240,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,973.07/485.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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