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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 723.30 and 421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 723.30 and 421.90 is: 634.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 723.30 = 421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/723.30 = 421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 723.30 × 421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 305,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,160.27/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.03

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