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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 726.04 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 726.04 and 291.50 is: 437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 726.04 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/726.04 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 726.04 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 211,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,640.66/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.26

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