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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 721.70 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 721.70 and 400.04 is: 600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 721.70 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/721.70 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 721.70 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 288,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,705.26/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.05

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