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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.26, 727.46 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.26, 727.46 and 331.48 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.26 : 727.46 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.26/727.46 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.26x = 727.46 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.26x = 241,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,138.44/485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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