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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.89, 726.50 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.89, 726.50 and 300.74 is: 451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.89 : 726.50 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.89/726.50 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.89x = 726.50 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.89x = 218,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,482.47/483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.52

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