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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.18, 721.77 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.18, 721.77 and 395.50 is: 593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.18 : 721.77 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.18/721.77 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.18x = 721.77 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.18x = 285,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,460.04/481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.25

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