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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.87, 726.70 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.87, 726.70 and 290.02 is: 434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.87 : 726.70 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.87/726.70 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.87x = 726.70 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.87x = 210,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,757.53/484.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.67

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