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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.29, 728.14 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.29, 728.14 and 268.62 is: 403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.29 : 728.14 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.29/728.14 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.29x = 728.14 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.29x = 195,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,592.97/485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.04

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