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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.54, 722.35 and 399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.54, 722.35 and 399.46 is: 599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.54 : 722.35 = 399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.54/722.35 = 399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.54x = 722.35 × 399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.54x = 288,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,548.62/481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.22

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