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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.11, 727.68 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.11, 727.68 and 290.21 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.11 : 727.68 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.11/727.68 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.11x = 727.68 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.11x = 211,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,177.46/485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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