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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 726.90 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 726.90 and 302.16 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 726.90 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/726.90 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 726.90 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 219,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,640.10/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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