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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.52, 730.27 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.52, 730.27 and 291.90 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.52 : 730.27 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.52/730.27 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.52x = 730.27 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.52x = 213,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,167.27/487.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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