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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 727.84 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 727.84 and 303.26 is: 455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 727.84 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/727.84 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 727.84 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 220,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,724.76/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.37

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