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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.91, 727.97 and 303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.91, 727.97 and 303.39 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.91 : 727.97 = 303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.91/727.97 = 303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.91x = 727.97 × 303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.91x = 220,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,857.30/485.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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