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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.81, 725.57 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.81, 725.57 and 310.68 is: 465.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.81 : 725.57 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.81/725.57 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.81x = 725.57 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.81x = 225,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,418.53/483.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.92

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