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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.19, 721.40 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.19, 721.40 and 327.17 is: 490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.19 : 721.40 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.19/721.40 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.19x = 721.40 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.19x = 236,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,023.06/481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.50

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