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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.16, 729.38 and 269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.16, 729.38 and 269.89 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.16 : 729.38 = 269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.16/729.38 = 269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.16x = 729.38 × 269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.16x = 196,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,851.02/486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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