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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.51, 723.85 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.51, 723.85 and 300.11 is: 450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.51 : 723.85 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.51/723.85 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.51x = 723.85 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.51x = 217,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,230.25/482.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.21

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