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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.76, 726.54 and 287.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.76, 726.54 and 287.63 is: 430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.76 : 726.54 = 287.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.76/726.54 = 287.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.76x = 726.54 × 287.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.76x = 208,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,974.70/485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.20

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