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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.70, 728.96 and 323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.70, 728.96 and 323.50 is: 485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.70 : 728.96 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.70/728.96 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.70x = 728.96 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.70x = 235,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,818.56/485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.52

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