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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.86, 726.96 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.86, 726.96 and 290.14 is: 434.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.86 : 726.96 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.86/726.96 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.86x = 726.96 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.86x = 210,920.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,920.17/485.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.12

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