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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.62, 722.88 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.62, 722.88 and 335.37 is: 503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.62 : 722.88 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.62/722.88 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.62x = 722.88 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.62x = 242,432.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,432.27/481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.37

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