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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 725.40 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 725.40 and 301.55 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 725.40 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/725.40 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 725.40 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 218,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,740.74/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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