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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 727.96 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 727.96 and 311.88 is: 467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 727.96 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/727.96 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 727.96 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 227,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,036.16/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.61

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