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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 725.18 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 725.18 and 301.01 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 725.18 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/725.18 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 725.18 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 218,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,281.30/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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