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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.84, 729.16 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.84, 729.16 and 269.58 is: 404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.84 : 729.16 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.84/729.16 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.84x = 729.16 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.84x = 196,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,566.95/485.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.59

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