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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.63, 722.21 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.63, 722.21 and 335.45 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.63 : 722.21 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.63/722.21 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.63x = 722.21 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.63x = 242,264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,264.39/481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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