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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.72, 729.36 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.72, 729.36 and 303.84 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.72 : 729.36 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.72/729.36 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.72x = 729.36 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.72x = 221,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,608.74/486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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