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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.24, 728.46 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.24, 728.46 and 382.86 is: 574.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.24 : 728.46 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.24/728.46 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.24x = 728.46 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.24x = 278,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,898.20/485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.77

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