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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 727.22 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 727.22 and 291.11 is: 436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 727.22 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/727.22 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 727.22 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 211,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,703.56/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.69

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