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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.78, 728.83 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.78, 728.83 and 197.30 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.78 : 728.83 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.78/728.83 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.78x = 728.83 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.78x = 143,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,798.16/485.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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