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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.13, 729.51 and 269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.13, 729.51 and 269.86 is: 404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.13 : 729.51 = 269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.13/729.51 = 269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.13x = 729.51 × 269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.13x = 196,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,865.57/486.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.96

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