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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.03, 726.78 and 289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.03, 726.78 and 289.55 is: 433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.03 : 726.78 = 289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.03/726.78 = 289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.03x = 726.78 × 289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.03x = 210,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,439.15/485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.87

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