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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 722.89 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 722.89 and 401.13 is: 602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 722.89 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/722.89 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 722.89 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 289,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,972.87/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.45

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