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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.13, 722.13 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.13, 722.13 and 298.88 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.13 : 722.13 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.13/722.13 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.13x = 722.13 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.13x = 215,830.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,830.21/481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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