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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.42, 726.96 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.42, 726.96 and 301.94 is: 453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.42 : 726.96 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.42/726.96 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.42x = 726.96 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.42x = 219,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,498.30/484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.12

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