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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.93, 728.88 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.93, 728.88 and 280.36 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.93 : 728.88 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.93/728.88 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.93x = 728.88 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.93x = 204,350.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,350.76/485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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