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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 721.72 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 721.72 and 298.80 is: 447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 721.72 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/721.72 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 721.72 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 215,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,649.94/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.70

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