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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.35, 720.81 and 389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.35, 720.81 and 389.55 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.35 : 720.81 = 389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.35/720.81 = 389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.35x = 720.81 × 389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.35x = 280,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,791.54/481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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