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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 727.38 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 727.38 and 268.92 is: 402.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 727.38 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/727.38 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 727.38 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 195,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,607.03/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.93

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