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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.11, 726.40 and 301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.11, 726.40 and 301.45 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.11 : 726.40 = 301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.11/726.40 = 301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.11x = 726.40 × 301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.11x = 218,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,973.28/484.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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