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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.54, 729.94 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.54, 729.94 and 270.27 is: 405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.54 : 729.94 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.54/729.94 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.54x = 729.94 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.54x = 197,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,280.88/486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.48

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