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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.16, 728.10 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.16, 728.10 and 302.82 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.16 : 728.10 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.16/728.10 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.16x = 728.10 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.16x = 220,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,483.24/485.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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