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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.44, 724.08 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.44, 724.08 and 309.04 is: 463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.44 : 724.08 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.44/724.08 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.44x = 724.08 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.44x = 223,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,769.68/482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.83

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