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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.49, 726.83 and 311.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.49, 726.83 and 311.33 is: 467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.49 : 726.83 = 311.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.49/726.83 = 311.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.49x = 726.83 × 311.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.49x = 226,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,282.43/484.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.05

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