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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.11, 726.49 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.11, 726.49 and 279.06 is: 417.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.11 : 726.49 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.11/726.49 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.11x = 726.49 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.11x = 202,734.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,734.30/485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.91

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