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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.40, 721.17 and 334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.40, 721.17 and 334.85 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.40 : 721.17 = 334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.40/721.17 = 334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.40x = 721.17 × 334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.40x = 241,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,480.17/481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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