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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.79, 732.52 and 269.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.79, 732.52 and 269.47 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.79 : 732.52 = 269.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.79/732.52 = 269.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.79x = 732.52 × 269.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.79x = 197,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,393.42/488.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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