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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.04, 720.80 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.04, 720.80 and 298.16 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.04 : 720.80 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.04/720.80 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.04x = 720.80 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.04x = 214,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,913.73/481.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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