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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 722.62 and 334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 722.62 and 334.06 is: 501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 722.62 = 334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/722.62 = 334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 722.62 × 334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 241,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,398.44/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.16

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