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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.77, 732.44 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.77, 732.44 and 269.44 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.77 : 732.44 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.77/732.44 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.77x = 732.44 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.77x = 197,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,347.48/488.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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