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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.07, 722.45 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.07, 722.45 and 299.57 is: 449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.07 : 722.45 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.07/722.45 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.07x = 722.45 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.07x = 216,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,421.48/481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.87

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