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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.54, 727.52 and 467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.54, 727.52 and 467.56 is: 700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.54 : 727.52 = 467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.54/727.52 = 467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.54x = 727.52 × 467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.54x = 340,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,156.91/485.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.58

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