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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.22, 722.52 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.22, 722.52 and 299.16 is: 448.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.22 : 722.52 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.22/722.52 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.22x = 722.52 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.22x = 216,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,149.08/482.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.24

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