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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.72, 728.72 and 269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.72, 728.72 and 269.45 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.72 : 728.72 = 269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.72/728.72 = 269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.72x = 728.72 × 269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.72x = 196,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,355.09/485.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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