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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.11, 724.90 and 300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.11, 724.90 and 300.45 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.11 : 724.90 = 300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.11/724.90 = 300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.11x = 724.90 × 300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.11x = 217,796.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,796.21/483.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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