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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 727.06 and 269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 727.06 and 269.65 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 727.06 = 269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/727.06 = 269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 727.06 × 269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 196,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,048.38/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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