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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 726.92 and 311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 726.92 and 311.20 is: 466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 726.92 = 311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/726.92 = 311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 726.92 × 311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 226,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,217.50/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.97

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