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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.11, 727.81 and 279.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.11, 727.81 and 279.83 is: 419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.11 : 727.81 = 279.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.11/727.81 = 279.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.11x = 727.81 × 279.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.11x = 203,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,663.07/485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.83

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