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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.21, 728.41 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.21, 728.41 and 461 is: 692.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.21 : 728.41 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.21/728.41 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.21x = 728.41 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.21x = 335,797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,797.01/485.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.07

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