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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.41, 722.48 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.41, 722.48 and 299.07 is: 448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.41 : 722.48 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.41/722.48 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.41x = 722.48 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.41x = 216,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,070.60/481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.83

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