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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 723.88 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 723.88 and 301.20 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 723.88 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/723.88 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 723.88 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 218,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,032.66/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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