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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.61, 728.41 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.61, 728.41 and 120.41 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.61 : 728.41 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.61/728.41 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.61x = 728.41 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.61x = 87,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,704.21/485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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