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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.31, 722.64 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.31, 722.64 and 298.14 is: 447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.31 : 722.64 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.31/722.64 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.31x = 722.64 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.31x = 215,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,447.89/481.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.63

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