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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.59, 721.13 and 441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.59, 721.13 and 441.49 is: 661.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.59 : 721.13 = 441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.59/721.13 = 441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.59x = 721.13 × 441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.59x = 318,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,371.68/481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.08

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