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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.51, 720.74 and 394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.51, 720.74 and 394.64 is: 590.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.51 : 720.74 = 394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.51/720.74 = 394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.51x = 720.74 × 394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.51x = 284,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,430.22/481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.71

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