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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 726.50 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 726.50 and 310.83 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 726.50 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/726.50 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 726.50 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 225,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,818.00/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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