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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.41, 726.81 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.41, 726.81 and 311.02 is: 466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.41 : 726.81 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.41/726.81 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.41x = 726.81 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.41x = 226,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,050.63/484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.65

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