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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.18, 725.95 and 309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.18, 725.95 and 309.92 is: 465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.18 : 725.95 = 309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.18/725.95 = 309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.18x = 725.95 × 309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.18x = 224,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,983.18/483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.63

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