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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.96, 728.60 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.96, 728.60 and 303.49 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.96 : 728.60 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.96/728.60 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.96x = 728.60 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.96x = 221,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,122.81/486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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