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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.30, 731.14 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.30, 731.14 and 270.62 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.30 : 731.14 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.30/731.14 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.30x = 731.14 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.30x = 197,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,861.11/487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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