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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 726.30 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 726.30 and 447.12 is: 674.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 726.30 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/726.30 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 726.30 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 324,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,743.26/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.19

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