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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 723.80 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 723.80 and 309.42 is: 463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 723.80 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/723.80 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 723.80 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 223,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,958.20/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.39

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