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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.24, 726.45 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.24, 726.45 and 311.08 is: 466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.24 : 726.45 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.24/726.45 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.24x = 726.45 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.24x = 225,984.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,984.07/484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.68

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