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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.92, 719.96 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.92, 719.96 and 297.72 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.92 : 719.96 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.92/719.96 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.92x = 719.96 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.92x = 214,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,345.00/480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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