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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 726.40 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 726.40 and 302 is: 452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 726.40 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/726.40 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 726.40 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 219,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,372.80/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.76

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