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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 726.84 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 726.84 and 302.64 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 726.84 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/726.84 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 726.84 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 219,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,970.86/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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