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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.76, 728.28 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.76, 728.28 and 293.34 is: 439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.76 : 728.28 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.76/728.28 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.76x = 728.28 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.76x = 213,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,633.66/485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.79

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