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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 842.96 and 485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 842.96 and 485.20 is: 728.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 842.96 = 485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/842.96 = 485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 842.96 × 485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 409,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,004.19/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.49

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