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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.14, 723.53 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.14, 723.53 and 299.63 is: 449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.14 : 723.53 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.14/723.53 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.14x = 723.53 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.14x = 216,787.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,787.68/482.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.64

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