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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 723.44 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 723.44 and 374.28 is: 562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 723.44 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/723.44 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 723.44 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 270,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,769.12/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.04

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