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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.36, 723.78 and 299.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.36, 723.78 and 299.71 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.36 : 723.78 = 299.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.36/723.78 = 299.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.36x = 723.78 × 299.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.36x = 216,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,924.10/482.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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