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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.51, 725.35 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.51, 725.35 and 301.11 is: 451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.51 : 725.35 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.51/725.35 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.51x = 725.35 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.51x = 218,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,410.14/483.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.72

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