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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.66, 721.14 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.66, 721.14 and 327.22 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.66 : 721.14 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.66/721.14 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.66x = 721.14 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.66x = 235,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,971.43/481.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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