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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 722.78 and 299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 722.78 and 299.13 is: 448.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 722.78 = 299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/722.78 = 299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 722.78 × 299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 216,202.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,202.10/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.89

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