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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.90, 730.61 and 302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.90, 730.61 and 302.05 is: 453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.90 : 730.61 = 302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.90/730.61 = 302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.90x = 730.61 × 302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.90x = 220,680.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,680.75/486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.24

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