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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 726.62 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 726.62 and 301.96 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 726.62 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/726.62 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 726.62 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 219,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,412.75/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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