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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.92, 729.11 and 389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.92, 729.11 and 389.33 is: 584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.92 : 729.11 = 389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.92/729.11 = 389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.92x = 729.11 × 389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.92x = 283,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,867.06/485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.18

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