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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.13, 718.45 and 478.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.13, 718.45 and 478.25 is: 714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.13 : 718.45 = 478.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.13/718.45 = 478.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.13x = 718.45 × 478.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.13x = 343,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,598.71/481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.15

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