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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.07, 730.61 and 292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.07, 730.61 and 292.13 is: 438.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.07 : 730.61 = 292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.07/730.61 = 292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.07x = 730.61 × 292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.07x = 213,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,427.99/487.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.19

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