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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 722.34 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 722.34 and 443.40 is: 665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 722.34 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/722.34 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 722.34 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 320,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,285.56/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.18

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