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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 722.04 and 403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 722.04 and 403.90 is: 605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 722.04 = 403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/722.04 = 403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 722.04 × 403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 291,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,631.96/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.93

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