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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 727.54 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 727.54 and 289.89 is: 434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 727.54 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/727.54 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 727.54 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 210,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,905.85/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.93

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