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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 727.74 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 727.74 and 302.85 is: 453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 727.74 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/727.74 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 727.74 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 220,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,396.06/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.74

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