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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.19, 722.28 and 426.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.19, 722.28 and 426.69 is: 640.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.19 : 722.28 = 426.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.19/722.28 = 426.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.19x = 722.28 × 426.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.19x = 308,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,189.65/481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.48

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