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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.47, 726.69 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.47, 726.69 and 302.22 is: 453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.47 : 726.69 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.47/726.69 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.47x = 726.69 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.47x = 219,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,620.25/484.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.32

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