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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.96, 728.92 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.96, 728.92 and 289.64 is: 434.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.96 : 728.92 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.96/728.92 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.96x = 728.92 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.96x = 211,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,125.49/485.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.45

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