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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.65, 721.38 and 400.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.65, 721.38 and 400.65 is: 600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.65 : 721.38 = 400.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.65/721.38 = 400.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.65x = 721.38 × 400.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.65x = 289,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,020.90/481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.06

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