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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.70, 729.18 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.70, 729.18 and 383.64 is: 575.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.70 : 729.18 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.70/729.18 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.70x = 729.18 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.70x = 279,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,742.62/485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.96

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