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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.98, 725.12 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.98, 725.12 and 301.10 is: 451.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.98 : 725.12 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.98/725.12 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.98x = 725.12 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.98x = 218,332.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,332.13/483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.12

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