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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.53, 726.39 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.53, 726.39 and 291.75 is: 437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.53 : 726.39 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.53/726.39 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.53x = 726.39 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.53x = 211,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,924.28/484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.38

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