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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.36, 722.84 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.36, 722.84 and 481.36 is: 722.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.36 : 722.84 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.36/722.84 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.36x = 722.84 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.36x = 347,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,946.26/481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.84

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