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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.17, 720.74 and 298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.17, 720.74 and 298.01 is: 446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.17 : 720.74 = 298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.17/720.74 = 298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.17x = 720.74 × 298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.17x = 214,790.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,790.27/481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.39

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