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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.82, 728.46 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.82, 728.46 and 293.58 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.82 : 728.46 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.82/728.46 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.82x = 728.46 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.82x = 213,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,861.29/485.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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