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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 722.26 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 722.26 and 435.66 is: 653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 722.26 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/722.26 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 722.26 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 314,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,659.79/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.58

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