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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 726.18 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 726.18 and 301.48 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 726.18 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/726.18 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 726.18 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 218,928.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,928.75/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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