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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.46, 722.54 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.46, 722.54 and 327.02 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.46 : 722.54 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.46/722.54 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.46x = 722.54 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.46x = 236,285.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,285.03/481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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