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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 726.80 and 289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 726.80 and 289.70 is: 433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 726.80 = 289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/726.80 = 289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 726.80 × 289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 210,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,553.96/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.97

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