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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.43, 726.97 and 311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.43, 726.97 and 311.55 is: 466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.43 : 726.97 = 311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.43/726.97 = 311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.43x = 726.97 × 311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.43x = 226,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,488.54/485.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.57

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