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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.57, 721.38 and 296.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.57, 721.38 and 296.23 is: 443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.57 : 721.38 = 296.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.57/721.38 = 296.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.57x = 721.38 × 296.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.57x = 213,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,694.40/481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.75

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