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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.27, 728.46 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.27, 728.46 and 304.02 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.27 : 728.46 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.27/728.46 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.27x = 728.46 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.27x = 221,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,466.41/486.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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