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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 727.74 and 394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 727.74 and 394.38 is: 591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 727.74 = 394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/727.74 = 394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 727.74 × 394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 287,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,006.10/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.20

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