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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.72, 730.08 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.72, 730.08 and 269.76 is: 404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.72 : 730.08 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.72/730.08 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.72x = 730.08 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.72x = 196,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,946.38/486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.64

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