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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 726.56 and 289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 726.56 and 289.37 is: 434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 726.56 = 289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/726.56 = 289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 726.56 × 289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 210,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,244.67/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.16

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