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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.85, 727.28 and 293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.85, 727.28 and 293.69 is: 440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.85 : 727.28 = 293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.85/727.28 = 293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.85x = 727.28 × 293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.85x = 213,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,589.76/484.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.53

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