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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 727.31 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 727.31 and 268.52 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 727.31 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/727.31 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 727.31 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 195,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,294.32/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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