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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.09, 726.43 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.09, 726.43 and 444.12 is: 665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.09 : 726.43 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.09/726.43 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.09x = 726.43 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.09x = 322,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,620.98/485.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.08

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