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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 727.50 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 727.50 and 302.36 is: 453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 727.50 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/727.50 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 727.50 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 219,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,966.90/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.76

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