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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.31, 727.29 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.31, 727.29 and 299.82 is: 449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.31 : 727.29 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.31/727.29 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.31x = 727.29 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.31x = 218,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,056.09/485.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.31

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