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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.08, 727.62 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.08, 727.62 and 270.02 is: 405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.08 : 727.62 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.08/727.62 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.08x = 727.62 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.08x = 196,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,474.78/485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.04

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