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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.82, 672.15 and 467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.82, 672.15 and 467.82 is: 647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.82 : 672.15 = 467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.82/672.15 = 467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.82x = 672.15 × 467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.82x = 314,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,445.21/485.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.25

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