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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.70, 729.74 and 292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.70, 729.74 and 292.82 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.70 : 729.74 = 292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.70/729.74 = 292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.70x = 729.74 × 292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.70x = 213,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,682.47/487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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