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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.29, 727.98 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.29, 727.98 and 394.75 is: 592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.29 : 727.98 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.29/727.98 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.29x = 727.98 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.29x = 287,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,370.11/485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.16

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