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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 722.33 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 722.33 and 308.79 is: 461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 722.33 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/722.33 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 722.33 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 223,048.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,048.28/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.30

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