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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.96, 727.11 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.96, 727.11 and 302.49 is: 452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.96 : 727.11 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.96/727.11 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.96x = 727.11 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.96x = 219,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,942.37/485.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.60

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