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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 726.96 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 726.96 and 301.76 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 726.96 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/726.96 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 726.96 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 219,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,367.45/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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