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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 726.96 and 485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 726.96 and 485.68 is: 668.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 726.96 = 485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/726.96 = 485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 726.96 × 485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 353,069.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,069.93/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.49

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