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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.76, 730.98 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.76, 730.98 and 268.05 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.76 : 730.98 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.76/730.98 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.76x = 730.98 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.76x = 195,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,939.19/487.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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