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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 726.28 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 726.28 and 301.60 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 726.28 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/726.28 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 726.28 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 219,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,046.05/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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