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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.25, 723.28 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.25, 723.28 and 300.80 is: 450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.25 : 723.28 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.25/723.28 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.25x = 723.28 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.25x = 217,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,562.62/483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.21

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