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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.42, 728.13 and 447.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.42, 728.13 and 447.81 is: 671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.42 : 728.13 = 447.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.42/728.13 = 447.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.42x = 728.13 × 447.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.42x = 326,062.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,062.84/485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.72

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