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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.79, 722.67 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.79, 722.67 and 152.71 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.79 : 722.67 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.79/722.67 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.79x = 722.67 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.79x = 110,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,355.32/481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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