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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.92, 722.07 and 299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.92, 722.07 and 299.06 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.92 : 722.07 = 299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.92/722.07 = 299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.92x = 722.07 × 299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.92x = 215,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,942.25/480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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