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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.98, 720.86 and 298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.98, 720.86 and 298.12 is: 446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.98 : 720.86 = 298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.98/720.86 = 298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.98x = 720.86 × 298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.98x = 214,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,902.78/480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.80

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