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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.66, 726.81 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.66, 726.81 and 302.02 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.66 : 726.81 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.66/726.81 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.66x = 726.81 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.66x = 219,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,511.16/484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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