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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 722.24 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 722.24 and 453.12 is: 679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 722.24 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/722.24 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 722.24 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 327,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,261.39/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.98

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