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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 731.77 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 731.77 and 292.91 is: 438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 731.77 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/731.77 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 731.77 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 214,337.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,337.63/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.75

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