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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 724.96 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 724.96 and 300.74 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 724.96 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/724.96 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 724.96 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 218,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,024.47/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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