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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 721.12 and 421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 721.12 and 421.52 is: 631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 721.12 = 421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/721.12 = 421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 721.12 × 421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 303,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,966.50/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.05

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