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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.60, 727.60 and 416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.60, 727.60 and 416.80 is: 624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.60 : 727.60 = 416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.60/727.60 = 416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.60x = 727.60 × 416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.60x = 303,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,263.68/485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.51

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