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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.10, 721.96 and 477.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.10, 721.96 and 477.19 is: 716.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.10 : 721.96 = 477.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.10/721.96 = 477.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.10x = 721.96 × 477.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.10x = 344,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,511.48/481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.09

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