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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.35, 726.72 and 289.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.35, 726.72 and 289.87 is: 434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.35 : 726.72 = 289.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.35/726.72 = 289.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.35x = 726.72 × 289.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.35x = 210,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,649.24/485.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.02

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