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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 720.90 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 720.90 and 444.06 is: 665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 720.90 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/720.90 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 720.90 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 320,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,122.85/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.09

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