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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 724.62 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 724.62 and 291.08 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 724.62 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/724.62 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 724.62 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 210,922.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,922.39/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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