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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 723.96 and 300.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 723.96 and 300.39 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 723.96 = 300.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/723.96 = 300.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 723.96 × 300.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 217,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,470.34/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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