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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.74, 727.56 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.74, 727.56 and 301.59 is: 452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.74 : 727.56 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.74/727.56 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.74x = 727.56 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.74x = 219,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,424.82/484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.66

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