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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.83, 721.67 and 298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.83, 721.67 and 298.91 is: 447.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.83 : 721.67 = 298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.83/721.67 = 298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.83x = 721.67 × 298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.83x = 215,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,709.28/481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.69

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