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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.72, 729.27 and 405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.72, 729.27 and 405.45 is: 607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.72 : 729.27 = 405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.72/729.27 = 405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.72x = 729.27 × 405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.72x = 295,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,682.52/486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.50

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