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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.25, 727.89 and 427.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.25, 727.89 and 427.47 is: 641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.25 : 727.89 = 427.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.25/727.89 = 427.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.25x = 727.89 × 427.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.25x = 311,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,151.14/485.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.22

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