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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.03, 729.72 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.03, 729.72 and 294.25 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.03 : 729.72 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.03/729.72 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.03x = 729.72 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.03x = 214,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,720.11/487.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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