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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.31, 727.89 and 403.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.31, 727.89 and 403.57 is: 605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.31 : 727.89 = 403.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.31/727.89 = 403.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.31x = 727.89 × 403.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.31x = 293,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,752.55/485.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.29

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