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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.58, 728.68 and 269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.58, 728.68 and 269.31 is: 404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.58 : 728.68 = 269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.58/728.68 = 269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.58x = 728.68 × 269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.58x = 196,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,240.81/485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.14

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