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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.37, 723.96 and 407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.37, 723.96 and 407.43 is: 607.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.37 : 723.96 = 407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.37/723.96 = 407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.37x = 723.96 × 407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.37x = 294,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,963.02/485.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.71

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