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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 722.62 and 298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 722.62 and 298.38 is: 447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 722.62 = 298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/722.62 = 298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 722.62 × 298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 215,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,618.44/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.76

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