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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.79, 729.90 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.79, 729.90 and 312.54 is: 469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.79 : 729.90 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.79/729.90 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.79x = 729.90 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.79x = 228,122.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,122.95/485.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.59

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