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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 726.64 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 726.64 and 267.62 is: 401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 726.64 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/726.64 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 726.64 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 194,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,462.25/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.54

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