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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 721.80 and 441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 721.80 and 441.30 is: 661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 721.80 = 441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/721.80 = 441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 721.80 × 441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 318,530.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,530.34/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.62

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