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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.52, 729.95 and 303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.52, 729.95 and 303.70 is: 455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.52 : 729.95 = 303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.52/729.95 = 303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.52x = 729.95 × 303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.52x = 221,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,682.47/486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.65

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