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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.16, 721.73 and 415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.16, 721.73 and 415.96 is: 623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.16 : 721.73 = 415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.16/721.73 = 415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.16x = 721.73 × 415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.16x = 300,210.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,210.81/481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.93

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