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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.16, 729 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.16, 729 and 302.64 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.16 : 729 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.16/729 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.16x = 729 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.16x = 220,624.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,624.56/485.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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