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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 723.65 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 723.65 and 309.26 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 723.65 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/723.65 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 723.65 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 223,790.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,790.83/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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