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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.16, 720.30 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.16, 720.30 and 385.16 is: 576.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.16 : 720.30 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.16/720.30 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.16x = 720.30 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.16x = 277,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,430.75/481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.59

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