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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.47, 722.52 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.47, 722.52 and 373.47 is: 560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.47 : 722.52 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.47/722.52 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.47x = 722.52 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.47x = 269,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,839.54/481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.45

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