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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.53, 726.03 and 289.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.53, 726.03 and 289.05 is: 433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.53 : 726.03 = 289.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.53/726.03 = 289.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.53x = 726.03 × 289.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.53x = 209,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,858.97/484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.12

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