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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.79, 728.72 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.79, 728.72 and 292.11 is: 438.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.79 : 728.72 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.79/728.72 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.79x = 728.72 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.79x = 212,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,866.40/485.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.19

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