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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.90, 726.99 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.90, 726.99 and 301.74 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.90 : 726.99 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.90/726.99 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.90x = 726.99 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.90x = 219,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,363.89/484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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