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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 728.33 and 455.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 728.33 and 455.07 is: 682.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 728.33 = 455.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/728.33 = 455.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 728.33 × 455.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 331,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,438.86/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.44

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