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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.61, 729.09 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.61, 729.09 and 304.04 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.61 : 729.09 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.61/729.09 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.61x = 729.09 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.61x = 221,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,668.88/485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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