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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.30, 725.30 and 310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.30, 725.30 and 310.42 is: 464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.30 : 725.30 = 310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.30/725.30 = 310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.30x = 725.30 × 310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.30x = 225,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,147.63/484.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.89

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