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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 724.68 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 724.68 and 309.60 is: 464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 724.68 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/724.68 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 724.68 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 224,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,360.93/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.05

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