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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.36, 726.78 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.36, 726.78 and 301.72 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.36 : 726.78 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.36/726.78 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.36x = 726.78 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.36x = 219,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,284.06/484.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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