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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 728.04 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 728.04 and 302.76 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 728.04 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/728.04 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 728.04 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 220,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,421.39/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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