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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.63, 727.38 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.63, 727.38 and 302.38 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.63 : 727.38 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.63/727.38 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.63x = 727.38 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.63x = 219,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,945.16/484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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