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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.06, 722.27 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.06, 722.27 and 298.68 is: 448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.06 : 722.27 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.06/722.27 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.06x = 722.27 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.06x = 215,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,727.60/481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.44

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