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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.02, 728.97 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.02, 728.97 and 270.06 is: 404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.02 : 728.97 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.02/728.97 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.02x = 728.97 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.02x = 196,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,865.64/487.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.22

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