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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.38, 718 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.38, 718 and 403.44 is: 601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.38 : 718 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.38/718 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.38x = 718 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.38x = 289,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,669.92/481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.75

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