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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.22, 729.54 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.22, 729.54 and 303.76 is: 455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.22 : 729.54 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.22/729.54 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.22x = 729.54 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.22x = 221,605.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,605.07/486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.77

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