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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.77, 728.66 and 331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.77, 728.66 and 331.99 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.77 : 728.66 = 331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.77/728.66 = 331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.77x = 728.66 × 331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.77x = 241,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,907.83/485.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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