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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.03, 722.12 and 461.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.03, 722.12 and 461.47 is: 692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.03 : 722.12 = 461.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.03/722.12 = 461.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.03x = 722.12 × 461.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.03x = 333,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,234.41/481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.75

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