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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 725.88 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 725.88 and 445.08 is: 666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 725.88 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/725.88 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 725.88 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 323,074.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,074.67/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.08

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