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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.57, 729.23 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.57, 729.23 and 303.32 is: 455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.57 : 729.23 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.57/729.23 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.57x = 729.23 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.57x = 221,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,184.88/485.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.52

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