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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 726.75 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 726.75 and 268.02 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 726.75 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/726.75 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 726.75 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 194,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,783.54/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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