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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.46, 729.99 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.46, 729.99 and 270.19 is: 405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.46 : 729.99 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.46/729.99 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.46x = 729.99 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.46x = 197,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,234.17/486.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.45

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