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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.74, 729.06 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.74, 729.06 and 302.59 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.74 : 729.06 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.74/729.06 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.74x = 729.06 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.74x = 220,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,606.27/485.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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