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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.43, 725.27 and 485.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.43, 725.27 and 485.81 is: 722.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.43 : 725.27 = 485.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.43/725.27 = 485.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.43x = 725.27 × 485.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.43x = 352,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,343.42/487.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.86

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