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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 728.22 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 728.22 and 265.80 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 728.22 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/728.22 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 728.22 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 193,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,560.88/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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