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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.84, 727.80 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.84, 727.80 and 302.50 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.84 : 727.80 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.84/727.80 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.84x = 727.80 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.84x = 220,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,159.50/484.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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