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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 727.50 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 727.50 and 302.12 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 727.50 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/727.50 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 727.50 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 219,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,792.30/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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