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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.71, 728.87 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.71, 728.87 and 269.44 is: 404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.71 : 728.87 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.71/728.87 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.71x = 728.87 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.71x = 196,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,383.56/485.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.32

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