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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.16, 723.24 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.16, 723.24 and 297.60 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.16 : 723.24 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.16/723.24 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.16x = 723.24 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.16x = 215,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,236.22/483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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