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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 721.04 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 721.04 and 389.81 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 721.04 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/721.04 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 721.04 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 281,068.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,068.46/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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