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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.93, 728.48 and 416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.93, 728.48 and 416.24 is: 624.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.93 : 728.48 = 416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.93/728.48 = 416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.93x = 728.48 × 416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.93x = 303,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,225.38/485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.02

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