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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.55, 723.56 and 300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.55, 723.56 and 300.49 is: 449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.55 : 723.56 = 300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.55/723.56 = 300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.55x = 723.56 × 300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.55x = 217,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,417.42/483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.63

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