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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 725.46 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 725.46 and 300.94 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 725.46 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/725.46 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 725.46 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 218,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,319.93/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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