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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 725.77 and 309.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 725.77 and 309.79 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 725.77 = 309.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/725.77 = 309.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 725.77 × 309.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 224,836.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,836.29/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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