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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 723.52 and 300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 723.52 and 300.10 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 723.52 = 300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/723.52 = 300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 723.52 × 300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 217,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,126.92/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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