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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 726.91 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 726.91 and 268.04 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 726.91 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/726.91 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 726.91 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 194,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,842.10/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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