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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 725.98 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 725.98 and 299.30 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 725.98 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/725.98 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 725.98 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 217,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,285.81/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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