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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.78, 726.82 and 269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.78, 726.82 and 269.51 is: 403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.78 : 726.82 = 269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.78/726.82 = 269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.78x = 726.82 × 269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.78x = 195,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,880.95/485.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.23

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