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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.77, 721.94 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.77, 721.94 and 327.16 is: 490.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.77 : 721.94 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.77/721.94 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.77x = 721.94 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.77x = 236,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,192.11/481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.26

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