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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.58, 726.54 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.58, 726.54 and 302.11 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.58 : 726.54 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.58/726.54 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.58x = 726.54 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.58x = 219,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,498.69/485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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