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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 723.14 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 723.14 and 413.64 is: 620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 723.14 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/723.14 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 723.14 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 299,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,119.63/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.99

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