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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 725.31 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 725.31 and 301.02 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 725.31 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/725.31 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 725.31 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 218,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,332.82/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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