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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.76, 729 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.76, 729 and 269.52 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.76 : 729 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.76/729 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.76x = 729 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.76x = 196,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,480.08/485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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