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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 726.25 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 726.25 and 311.18 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 726.25 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/726.25 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 726.25 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 225,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,995.51/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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