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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.97, 728.96 and 413.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.97, 728.96 and 413.69 is: 620.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.97 : 728.96 = 413.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.97/728.96 = 413.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.97x = 728.96 × 413.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.97x = 301,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,557.75/485.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.53

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