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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.77, 726.99 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.77, 726.99 and 268.19 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.77 : 726.99 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.77/726.99 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.77x = 726.99 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.77x = 194,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,971.45/484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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