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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 726.12 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 726.12 and 292.56 is: 438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 726.12 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/726.12 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 726.12 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 212,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,433.67/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.84

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