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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.92, 721.45 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.92, 721.45 and 298.72 is: 447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.92 : 721.45 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.92/721.45 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.92x = 721.45 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.92x = 215,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,511.54/481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.19

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