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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 725.66 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 725.66 and 301.22 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 725.66 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/725.66 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 725.66 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 218,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,582.02/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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