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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.65, 722.39 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.65, 722.39 and 394.17 is: 591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.65 : 722.39 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.65/722.39 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.65x = 722.39 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.65x = 284,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,742.50/481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.18

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