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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 727.32 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 727.32 and 320.84 is: 480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 727.32 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/727.32 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 727.32 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 233,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,353.35/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.63

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