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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 726.56 and 310.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 726.56 and 310.87 is: 465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 726.56 = 310.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/726.56 = 310.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 726.56 × 310.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 225,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,862.07/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.99

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