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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.58, 726.96 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.58, 726.96 and 289.92 is: 434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.58 : 726.96 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.58/726.96 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.58x = 726.96 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.58x = 210,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,760.24/484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.93

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