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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 728.57 and 270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 728.57 and 270.67 is: 406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 728.57 = 270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/728.57 = 270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 728.57 × 270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 197,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,202.72/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.00

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