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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.22, 722.60 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.22, 722.60 and 326.03 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.22 : 722.60 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.22/722.60 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.22x = 722.60 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.22x = 235,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,591.90/481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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