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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.83, 721.66 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.83, 721.66 and 338.19 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.83 : 721.66 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.83/721.66 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.83x = 721.66 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.83x = 244,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,058.20/481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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