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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 729.12 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 729.12 and 405.48 is: 608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 729.12 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/729.12 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 729.12 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 295,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,643.58/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.77

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