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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 731.95 and 269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 731.95 and 269.05 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 731.95 = 269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/731.95 = 269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 731.95 × 269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 196,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,926.14/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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