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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.01, 727.47 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.01, 727.47 and 302.04 is: 453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.01 : 727.47 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.01/727.47 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.01x = 727.47 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.01x = 219,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,725.04/485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.03

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