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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.28, 728.94 and 485.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.28, 728.94 and 485.80 is: 670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.28 : 728.94 = 485.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.28/728.94 = 485.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.28x = 728.94 × 485.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.28x = 354,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,119.05/528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.32

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