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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.06, 723.77 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.06, 723.77 and 299.68 is: 449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.06 : 723.77 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.06/723.77 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.06x = 723.77 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.06x = 216,899.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,899.39/482.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.94

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