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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.11, 723.40 and 299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.11, 723.40 and 299.45 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.11 : 723.40 = 299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.11/723.40 = 299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.11x = 723.40 × 299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.11x = 216,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,623.19/482.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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