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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.67, 723.18 and 298.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.67, 723.18 and 298.51 is: 448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.67 : 723.18 = 298.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.67/723.18 = 298.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.67x = 723.18 × 298.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.67x = 215,876.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,876.46/481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.18

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