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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.48, 723.07 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.48, 723.07 and 296.80 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.48 : 723.07 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.48/723.07 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.48x = 723.07 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.48x = 214,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,607.18/482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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