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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.94, 728.28 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.94, 728.28 and 269.28 is: 403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.94 : 728.28 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.94/728.28 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.94x = 728.28 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.94x = 196,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,111.24/485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.57

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