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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.91, 725.56 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.91, 725.56 and 290.01 is: 433.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.91 : 725.56 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.91/725.56 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.91x = 725.56 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.91x = 210,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,419.66/484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.94

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