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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.10, 722.52 and 442.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.10, 722.52 and 442.51 is: 664.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.10 : 722.52 = 442.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.10/722.52 = 442.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.10x = 722.52 × 442.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.10x = 319,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,720.11/481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.57

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