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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.33, 720.92 and 337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.33, 720.92 and 337.69 is: 505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.33 : 720.92 = 337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.33/720.92 = 337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.33x = 720.92 × 337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.33x = 243,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,445.79/481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.78

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