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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.98, 729.16 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.98, 729.16 and 337.54 is: 506.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.98 : 729.16 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.98/729.16 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.98x = 729.16 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.98x = 246,120.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,120.67/485.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.44

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