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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.16, 728.01 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.16, 728.01 and 268.86 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.16 : 728.01 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.16/728.01 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.16x = 728.01 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.16x = 195,732.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,732.77/485.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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