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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.97, 729.48 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.97, 729.48 and 269.73 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.97 : 729.48 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.97/729.48 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.97x = 729.48 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.97x = 196,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,761.29/485.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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