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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 780.48 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 780.48 and 485.28 is: 729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 780.48 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/780.48 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 780.48 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 378,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,751.33/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.60

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