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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 726 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 726 and 301.12 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 726 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/726 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 726 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 218,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,613.12/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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