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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.31, 723 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.31, 723 and 308.49 is: 462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.31 : 723 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.31/723 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.31x = 723 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.31x = 223,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,038.27/482.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.44

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