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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.34, 728.35 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.34, 728.35 and 382.80 is: 573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.34 : 728.35 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.34/728.35 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.34x = 728.35 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.34x = 278,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,812.38/486.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.29

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