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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 727.38 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 727.38 and 322.92 is: 483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 727.38 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/727.38 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 727.38 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 234,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,885.55/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.57

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