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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 722.08 and 298.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 722.08 and 298.83 is: 448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 722.08 = 298.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/722.08 = 298.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 722.08 × 298.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 215,779.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,779.17/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.53

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