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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 912.20 and 485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 912.20 and 485.82 is: 728.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 912.20 = 485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/912.20 = 485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 912.20 × 485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 443,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,162.57/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.73

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