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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.24, 728.80 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.24, 728.80 and 303 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.24 : 728.80 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.24/728.80 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.24x = 728.80 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.24x = 220,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,826.40/485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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