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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.95, 726.93 and 311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.95, 726.93 and 311.12 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.95 : 726.93 = 311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.95/726.93 = 311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.95x = 726.93 × 311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.95x = 226,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,158.83/484.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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