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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.57, 730.05 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.57, 730.05 and 291.94 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.57 : 730.05 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.57/730.05 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.57x = 730.05 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.57x = 213,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,130.80/486.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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