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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.12, 727.68 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.12, 727.68 and 314 is: 471

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.12 : 727.68 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.12/727.68 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.12x = 727.68 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.12x = 228,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,491.52/485.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471

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