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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.44, 727.96 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.44, 727.96 and 324 is: 485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.44 : 727.96 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.44/727.96 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.44x = 727.96 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.44x = 235,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,859.04/485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.87

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