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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 725.02 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 725.02 and 301.10 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 725.02 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/725.02 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 725.02 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 218,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,303.52/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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