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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.92, 726.21 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.92, 726.21 and 301.44 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.92 : 726.21 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.92/726.21 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.92x = 726.21 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.92x = 218,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,908.74/483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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