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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 718.14 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 718.14 and 416.52 is: 621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 718.14 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/718.14 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 718.14 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 299,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,119.67/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.77

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