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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 728.19 and 423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 728.19 and 423.27 is: 635.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 728.19 = 423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/728.19 = 423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 728.19 × 423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 308,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,220.98/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.45

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