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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 728.80 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 728.80 and 269.46 is: 404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 728.80 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/728.80 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 728.80 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 196,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,381.77/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.30

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