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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 727.14 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 727.14 and 292.52 is: 438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 727.14 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/727.14 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 727.14 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 212,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,702.99/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.78

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