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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 722.52 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 722.52 and 299.52 is: 448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 722.52 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/722.52 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 722.52 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 216,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,409.19/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.27

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