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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.35, 721.38 and 295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.35, 721.38 and 295.67 is: 443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.35 : 721.38 = 295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.35/721.38 = 295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.35x = 721.38 × 295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.35x = 213,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,290.42/481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.11

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