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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.28, 727.92 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.28, 727.92 and 413.28 is: 619.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.28 : 727.92 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.28/727.92 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.28x = 727.92 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.28x = 300,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,834.78/485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.92

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