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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 725.76 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 725.76 and 268.16 is: 401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 725.76 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/725.76 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 725.76 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 194,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,619.80/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.31

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