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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.11, 724.34 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.11, 724.34 and 301.46 is: 451.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.11 : 724.34 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.11/724.34 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.11x = 724.34 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.11x = 218,356.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,356.67/484.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.05

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