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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 725.78 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 725.78 and 301.13 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 725.78 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/725.78 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 725.78 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 218,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,554.13/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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