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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.33, 723.56 and 311.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.33, 723.56 and 311.97 is: 467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.33 : 723.56 = 311.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.33/723.56 = 311.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.33x = 723.56 × 311.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.33x = 225,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,727.45/483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.03

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