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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.10, 727.29 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.10, 727.29 and 302.94 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.10 : 727.29 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.10/727.29 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.10x = 727.29 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.10x = 220,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,325.23/485.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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