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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.88, 727.01 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.88, 727.01 and 290.99 is: 435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.88 : 727.01 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.88/727.01 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.88x = 727.01 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.88x = 211,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,554.09/485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.41

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