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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.92, 730.54 and 291.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.92, 730.54 and 291.89 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.92 : 730.54 = 291.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.92/730.54 = 291.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.92x = 730.54 × 291.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.92x = 213,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,237.32/486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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