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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 722.70 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 722.70 and 412.20 is: 618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 722.70 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/722.70 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 722.70 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 297,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,896.94/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.30

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