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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 725.46 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 725.46 and 292.20 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 725.46 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/725.46 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 725.46 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 211,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,979.41/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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