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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.91, 730.95 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.91, 730.95 and 289.80 is: 434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.91 : 730.95 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.91/730.95 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.91x = 730.95 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.91x = 211,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,829.31/487.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.16

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