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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.05, 729.88 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.05, 729.88 and 319.55 is: 479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.05 : 729.88 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.05/729.88 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.05x = 729.88 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.05x = 233,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,233.15/486.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.85

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