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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.32, 727.26 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.32, 727.26 and 451.24 is: 676.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.32 : 727.26 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.32/727.26 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.32x = 727.26 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.32x = 328,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,168.80/485.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.19

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