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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.18, 720.36 and 434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.18, 720.36 and 434.74 is: 650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.18 : 720.36 = 434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.18/720.36 = 434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.18x = 720.36 × 434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.18x = 313,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,169.31/481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.84

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