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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.61, 727.68 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.61, 727.68 and 322.71 is: 483.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.61 : 727.68 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.61/727.68 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.61x = 727.68 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.61x = 234,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,829.61/485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.58

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