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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 729.27 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 729.27 and 302.58 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 729.27 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/729.27 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 729.27 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 220,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,662.52/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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