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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 727.66 and 303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 727.66 and 303.15 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 727.66 = 303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/727.66 = 303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 727.66 × 303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 220,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,589.37/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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