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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 726.71 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 726.71 and 311.31 is: 467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 726.71 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/726.71 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 726.71 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 226,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,230.53/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.05

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