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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.05, 720.63 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.05, 720.63 and 298.17 is: 446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.05 : 720.63 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.05/720.63 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.05x = 720.63 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.05x = 214,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,870.25/481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.67

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