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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 727.73 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 727.73 and 279.10 is: 418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 727.73 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/727.73 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 727.73 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 203,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,104.41/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.62

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