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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.03, 728.33 and 302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.03, 728.33 and 302.87 is: 453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.03 : 728.33 = 302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.03/728.33 = 302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.03x = 728.33 × 302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.03x = 220,589.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,589.31/486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.86

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