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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 726.48 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 726.48 and 458.16 is: 685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 726.48 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/726.48 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 726.48 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 332,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,844.08/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.54

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