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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.80, 726 and 310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.80, 726 and 310.58 is: 466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.80 : 726 = 310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.80/726 = 310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.80x = 726 × 310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.80x = 225,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,481.08/483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.06

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