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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 933.04 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 933.04 and 485.28 is: 728.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 933.04 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/933.04 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 933.04 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 452,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,785.65/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.00

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