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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 727.71 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 727.71 and 302.44 is: 453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 727.71 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/727.71 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 727.71 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 220,088.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,088.61/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.87

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