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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 722.31 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 722.31 and 409.44 is: 614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 722.31 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/722.31 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 722.31 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 295,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,742.61/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.67

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