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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.75, 727.14 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.75, 727.14 and 290.02 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.75 : 727.14 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.75/727.14 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.75x = 727.14 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.75x = 210,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,885.14/484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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