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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.87, 729.46 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.87, 729.46 and 303.67 is: 454.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.87 : 729.46 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.87/729.46 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.87x = 729.46 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.87x = 221,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,515.12/486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.98

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