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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 727.60 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 727.60 and 268.48 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 727.60 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/727.60 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 727.60 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 195,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,346.05/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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