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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 726.16 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 726.16 and 310.60 is: 466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 726.16 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/726.16 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 726.16 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 225,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,545.30/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.04

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