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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.93, 727.52 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.93, 727.52 and 447.66 is: 670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.93 : 727.52 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.93/727.52 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.93x = 727.52 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.93x = 325,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,681.60/485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.22

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