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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.37, 727.46 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.37, 727.46 and 290.52 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.37 : 727.46 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.37/727.46 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.37x = 727.46 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.37x = 211,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,340.23/485.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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