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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.73, 727.11 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.73, 727.11 and 268.19 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.73 : 727.11 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.73/727.11 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.73x = 727.11 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.73x = 195,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,003.63/484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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