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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.67, 722.34 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.67, 722.34 and 405.12 is: 607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.67 : 722.34 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.67/722.34 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.67x = 722.34 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.67x = 292,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,634.38/481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.55

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