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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.13, 728.02 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.13, 728.02 and 303.30 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.13 : 728.02 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.13/728.02 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.13x = 728.02 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.13x = 220,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,808.47/486.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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