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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.92, 729.04 and 290.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.92, 729.04 and 290.89 is: 436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.92 : 729.04 = 290.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.92/729.04 = 290.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.92x = 729.04 × 290.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.92x = 212,070.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,070.45/485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.43

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