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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.27, 728.83 and 416.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.27, 728.83 and 416.01 is: 624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.27 : 728.83 = 416.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.27/728.83 = 416.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.27x = 728.83 × 416.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.27x = 303,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,200.57/485.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.81

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