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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.20, 726.96 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.20, 726.96 and 320.56 is: 480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.20 : 726.96 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.20/726.96 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.20x = 726.96 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.20x = 233,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,034.30/485.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.29

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