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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.20, 725.88 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.20, 725.88 and 291.96 is: 437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.20 : 725.88 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.20/725.88 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.20x = 725.88 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.20x = 211,927.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,927.92/484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.69

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