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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.41, 728.46 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.41, 728.46 and 291.20 is: 436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.41 : 728.46 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.41/728.46 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.41x = 728.46 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.41x = 212,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,123.91/486.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.11

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