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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.86, 728.05 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.86, 728.05 and 322.96 is: 483.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.86 : 728.05 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.86/728.05 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.86x = 728.05 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.86x = 235,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,131.03/485.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.95

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