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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 724.32 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 724.32 and 300.96 is: 450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 724.32 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/724.32 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 724.32 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 217,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,991.35/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.43

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