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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.76, 728.70 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.76, 728.70 and 197.13 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.76 : 728.70 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.76/728.70 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.76x = 728.70 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.76x = 143,648.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,648.63/485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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