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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.81, 722.22 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.81, 722.22 and 327.75 is: 491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.81 : 722.22 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.81/722.22 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.81x = 722.22 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.81x = 236,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,707.61/481.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.29

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