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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.98, 728.26 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.98, 728.26 and 291.02 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.98 : 728.26 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.98/728.26 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.98x = 728.26 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.98x = 211,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,938.23/485.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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