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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.87, 730.77 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.87, 730.77 and 179.01 is: 268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.87 : 730.77 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.87/730.77 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.87x = 730.77 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.87x = 130,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,815.14/486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.69

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