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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 722.43 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 722.43 and 441.54 is: 662.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 722.43 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/722.43 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 722.43 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 318,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,981.74/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.48

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