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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.31, 727.23 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.31, 727.23 and 415.52 is: 622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.31 : 727.23 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.31/727.23 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.31x = 727.23 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.31x = 302,174.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,174.97/485.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.64

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