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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.33, 722 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.33, 722 and 327.63 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.33 : 722 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.33/722 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.33x = 722 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.33x = 236,548.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,548.86/481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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