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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.44, 726.80 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.44, 726.80 and 331.04 is: 495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.44 : 726.80 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.44/726.80 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.44x = 726.80 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.44x = 240,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,599.87/485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.63

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