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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.34, 724.62 and 300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.34, 724.62 and 300.38 is: 450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.34 : 724.62 = 300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.34/724.62 = 300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.34x = 724.62 × 300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.34x = 217,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,661.36/483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.33

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