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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 724.92 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 724.92 and 300.72 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 724.92 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/724.92 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 724.92 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 217,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,997.94/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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