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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.77, 733.94 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.77, 733.94 and 270.44 is: 405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.77 : 733.94 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.77/733.94 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.77x = 733.94 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.77x = 198,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,486.73/489.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.27

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