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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 725.69 and 300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 725.69 and 300.97 is: 451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 725.69 = 300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/725.69 = 300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 725.69 × 300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 218,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,413.77/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.78

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