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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.60, 725.62 and 416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.60, 725.62 and 416.80 is: 627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.60 : 725.62 = 416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.60/725.62 = 416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.60x = 725.62 × 416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.60x = 302,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,438.42/481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.99

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