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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.06, 721.93 and 448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.06, 721.93 and 448.93 is: 673.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.06 : 721.93 = 448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.06/721.93 = 448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.06x = 721.93 × 448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.06x = 324,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,096.03/481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.71

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