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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.23, 730.86 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.23, 730.86 and 270.69 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.23 : 730.86 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.23/730.86 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.23x = 730.86 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.23x = 197,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,836.49/487.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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