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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.07, 995.55 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.07, 995.55 and 485.28 is: 670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.07 : 995.55 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.07/995.55 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.07x = 995.55 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.07x = 483,126.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,126.19/721.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.01

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