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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 723.16 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 723.16 and 300.16 is: 450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 723.16 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/723.16 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 723.16 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 217,063.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,063.71/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.81

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