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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.54, 727.06 and 408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.54, 727.06 and 408.32 is: 611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.54 : 727.06 = 408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.54/727.06 = 408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.54x = 727.06 × 408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.54x = 296,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,873.14/485.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.43

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