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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.94, 725.52 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.94, 725.52 and 300.94 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.94 : 725.52 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.94/725.52 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.94x = 725.52 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.94x = 218,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,337.99/483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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