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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 722.58 and 417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 722.58 and 417.08 is: 625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 722.58 = 417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/722.58 = 417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 722.58 × 417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 301,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,373.67/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.72

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