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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.72, 720.96 and 409.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.72, 720.96 and 409.36 is: 612.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.72 : 720.96 = 409.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.72/720.96 = 409.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.72x = 720.96 × 409.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.72x = 295,132.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,132.19/481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.66

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