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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.67, 724.48 and 300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.67, 724.48 and 300.52 is: 450.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.67 : 724.48 = 300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.67/724.48 = 300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.67x = 724.48 × 300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.67x = 217,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,720.73/483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.14

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