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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.54, 730.77 and 291.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.54, 730.77 and 291.91 is: 438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.54 : 730.77 = 291.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.54/730.77 = 291.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.54x = 730.77 × 291.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.54x = 213,319.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,319.07/486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.44

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