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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.48, 734.52 and 485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.48, 734.52 and 485.56 is: 728.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.48 : 734.52 = 485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.48/734.52 = 485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.48x = 734.52 × 485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.48x = 356,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,653.53/489.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.64

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