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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.37, 720.23 and 298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.37, 720.23 and 298.31 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.37 : 720.23 = 298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.37/720.23 = 298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.37x = 720.23 × 298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.37x = 214,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,846.72/481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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