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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.11, 726.40 and 403.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.11, 726.40 and 403.71 is: 604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.11 : 726.40 = 403.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.11/726.40 = 403.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.11x = 726.40 × 403.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.11x = 293,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,254.94/485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.51

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