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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.87, 729.70 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.87, 729.70 and 292.02 is: 437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.87 : 729.70 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.87/729.70 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.87x = 729.70 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.87x = 213,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,086.99/486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.67

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