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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 725.79 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 725.79 and 301.88 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 725.79 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/725.79 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 725.79 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 219,101.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,101.49/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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