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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.98, 723.81 and 297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.98, 723.81 and 297.30 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.98 : 723.81 = 297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.98/723.81 = 297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.98x = 723.81 × 297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.98x = 215,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,188.71/482.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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