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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 718.35 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 718.35 and 413.20 is: 616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 718.35 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/718.35 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 718.35 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 296,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,823.89/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.79

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