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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.62, 729.60 and 303.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.62, 729.60 and 303.77 is: 455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.62 : 729.60 = 303.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.62/729.60 = 303.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.62x = 729.60 × 303.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.62x = 221,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,630.59/486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.45

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