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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 726.90 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 726.90 and 301.38 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 726.90 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/726.90 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 726.90 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 219,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,073.12/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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