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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.92, 723.58 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.92, 723.58 and 300.06 is: 450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.92 : 723.58 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.92/723.58 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.92x = 723.58 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.92x = 217,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,117.41/481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.53

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