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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 731.58 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 731.58 and 442.32 is: 666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 731.58 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/731.58 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 731.58 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 323,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,592.47/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.49

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