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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.67, 722.99 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.67, 722.99 and 299.52 is: 448.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.67 : 722.99 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.67/722.99 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.67x = 722.99 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.67x = 216,548.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,548.47/482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.65

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