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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.88, 727.98 and 303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.88, 727.98 and 303.41 is: 454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.88 : 727.98 = 303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.88/727.98 = 303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.88x = 727.98 × 303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.88x = 220,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,872.77/485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.58

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