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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 727.79 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 727.79 and 382.46 is: 573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 727.79 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/727.79 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 727.79 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 278,345.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,345.01/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.15

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