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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.43, 720.63 and 398.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.43, 720.63 and 398.81 is: 596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.43 : 720.63 = 398.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.43/720.63 = 398.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.43x = 720.63 × 398.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.43x = 287,396.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,396.25/481.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.96

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