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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 726 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 726 and 301.36 is: 452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 726 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/726 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 726 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 218,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,787.36/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.26

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