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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.82, 721.52 and 298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.82, 721.52 and 298.67 is: 447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.82 : 721.52 = 298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.82/721.52 = 298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.82x = 721.52 × 298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.82x = 215,491.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,491.28/481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.24

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