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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 728.60 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 728.60 and 268.65 is: 402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 728.60 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/728.60 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 728.60 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 195,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,737.05/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.98

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