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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 727.68 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 727.68 and 322.72 is: 483.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 727.68 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/727.68 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 727.68 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 234,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,836.89/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.56

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