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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.94, 725.29 and 300.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.94, 725.29 and 300.69 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.94 : 725.29 = 300.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.94/725.29 = 300.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.94x = 725.29 × 300.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.94x = 218,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,086.70/482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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