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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 720.48 and 441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 720.48 and 441.92 is: 661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 720.48 = 441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/720.48 = 441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 720.48 × 441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 318,394.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,394.52/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.56

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