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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.65, 727.62 and 424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.65, 727.62 and 424.63 is: 636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.65 : 727.62 = 424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.65/727.62 = 424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.65x = 727.62 × 424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.65x = 308,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,969.28/485.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.20

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