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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 721.72 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 721.72 and 299 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 721.72 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/721.72 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 721.72 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 215,794.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,794.28/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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