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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 725.20 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 725.20 and 301.24 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 725.20 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/725.20 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 725.20 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 218,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,459.25/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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