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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.96, 727.96 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.96, 727.96 and 320.90 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.96 : 727.96 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.96/727.96 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.96x = 727.96 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.96x = 233,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,602.36/485.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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