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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.44, 729.02 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.44, 729.02 and 269.88 is: 404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.44 : 729.02 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.44/729.02 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.44x = 729.02 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.44x = 196,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,747.92/486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.46

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