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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 722.49 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 722.49 and 377.48 is: 566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 722.49 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/722.49 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 722.49 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 272,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,721.91/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.67

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