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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.91, 724.80 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.91, 724.80 and 298.24 is: 446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.91 : 724.80 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.91/724.80 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.91x = 724.80 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.91x = 216,164.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,164.35/483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.70

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