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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 727.32 and 302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 727.32 and 302.26 is: 453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 727.32 = 302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/727.32 = 302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 727.32 × 302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 219,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,839.74/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.32

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