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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.96, 728.94 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.96, 728.94 and 303.72 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.96 : 728.94 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.96/728.94 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.96x = 728.94 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.96x = 221,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,393.66/485.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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