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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.36, 722.40 and 386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.36, 722.40 and 386.32 is: 579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.36 : 722.40 = 386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.36/722.40 = 386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.36x = 722.40 × 386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.36x = 279,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,077.57/481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.77

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