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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.56, 728.58 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.56, 728.58 and 269.84 is: 404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.56 : 728.58 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.56/728.58 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.56x = 728.58 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.56x = 196,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,600.03/486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.06

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