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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 728.19 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 728.19 and 254.48 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 728.19 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/728.19 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 728.19 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 185,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,306.15/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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