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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.31, 728.72 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.31, 728.72 and 270.04 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.31 : 728.72 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.31/728.72 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.31x = 728.72 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.31x = 196,783.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,783.55/486.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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