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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.57, 722.66 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.57, 722.66 and 335.48 is: 503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.57 : 722.66 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.57/722.66 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.57x = 722.66 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.57x = 242,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,432.69/481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.42

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